Breast Cancer Expert Angi shares Breast Cancer management news and commentary at MyBreastCancerNetwork.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422 http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422 http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/95354/mammography Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:07:00 -0500 Angi The U.S. Preventive Services Tasks Force (USPSTF) has reversed its position on screening mammography for women in their 40s: the group no longer recommends routine screening mammography for average-risk women in this age group. The American Cancer Society, however, has stated that it will continue to recommend annual mammograms starting at the age of 40. How should women respond to this news? Calmly. There has always been debate about whether... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/95354/mammography http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/92466/breast Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:02:00 -0400 Angi Do you think it's possible to ever fully heal following a battle with Breast Cancer? Years ago I'm not sure I would have. But here I am, not even 5 years later feeling whole again. I'm not saying that I walked away from this fight unchanged, because I did. This journey has inexplicably changed me for both the better and the worse. Yet, I no longer feel broken because of it. I'm sure being post-reconstruction plays a large part in that... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/92466/breast http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/83754/problems Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:19:00 -0400 Angi Though breast reconstruction techniques have been improving for more than fifteen years, and there are fewer and fewer problems, there are still certain complications that can occur as with any major medical procedure.   Problems immediately following surgery • Wound infection • Fluid under the wound • Flap failure • Pain and discomfort Wound infection Infection is a risk in any surgery. It is the most common... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/83754/problems http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/78523/redoing Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:24:00 -0400 Angi Breast reconstruction surgery offers women the option to replace a breast that has been lost due to cancer.  But reconstruction techniques, like most medical procedures, have improved through out the years for those who, like me, must have their old reconstruction redone for some reason or another.   A reconstruction redo can be needed at any time, either immediately or years down the road - and for any number of reasons.  The... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/78523/redoing http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/72719/survive Sun, 31 May 2009 11:50:00 -0400 Angi Hi, my name is Angi.  For those of you that don't know me, I'm the one PJ refers to as the Reconstruction expert.  I'd hardly say that I am an expert, though I have been around the block a few times.  I'm currently 35 and a two time breast cancer survivor.  Since finding my lump I have undergone a total of 9 different breast surgeries, and I'm preparing for surgery number 10 in the near future.    Why have I... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/72719/survive http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/56275/laura-review Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:52:00 -0500 Angi Today may be the Inauguration, but I'm not here today to talk about that. Today I post my review of the book My Life with Laura: A Love Story.When I was first approached, asking if I would like to participate in this book tour, I happily agreed. Though I knew the story ended tragically, I was eager to read the love story behind it all. I find often times breast cancer consumes our lives, and at times even defines us though it should not and does... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/56275/laura-review http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/55400/pet-results Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:50:52 -0500 Angi This morning I had my appointment with my oncologist to get my PET scan results and ultimately find out if I will need to do chemo or not. I've been feeling pretty good about this - kinda like a new year, fresh start. I mean seriously - at some point your luck's gotta turn right?My PET scan came back with the following findings:Physiological activity is present within the brain, oropharynx, GI and GU tracts. Bilateral breast implants present.... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/55400/pet-results http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/54926/inhibitors Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:20:55 -0500 Angi Here's an article that just gets me.  The more I read stuff like this the less I beleive in statistics, studies, risks or numbers.   From the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium - courtesy of CURE publication. "Aromatase Inhibitors More Effictive than Tamoxifen" "On the 1st day of the meeting, a morning seeion on adjuvant hormonal therapy offered a repetitive theme: Aromatase Inhibitors WORK BETTER than Tamoxifen. According to new... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/54926/inhibitors http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/54872/explaining Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:27:55 -0500 Angi As a parent and a two time breast cancer survivor, I've often been asked about how to explain to your kids about the effects of your cancer treatment.    When I was originally diagnosed with cancer in 2005, I explained to my daughter the procedure and treatment I was getting ready to go through after she asked me if I was sick.  Though at the time her reference to me being sick was actually due to the acne on my face, which... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/54872/explaining http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/54533/giveaway Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:47:56 -0500 Angi Wanna win a book? Well Clergygirl (Jennifer) will be having a book giveaway on January 22.  She will be giving away a copy of Chad Moutray's book, My Life with Laura: A Love Story.  Everyone who posts a comment on her site (or posting one on the site that she cross-posts on, Mothers with Cancer) will be entered in a drawing to win the book.  The winner will be posted on Chad's site - The Moutray Chronicles on... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/54533/giveaway